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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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The Case of the Twisted Kitty
John R. Erickson
For the child who feels unfairly blamed for accidents, follow Hank the Cowdog as he navigates winter ranch life and trie
Ages 8–12
Recipe for Revenge
Paul Tillery IV
For the child who loves high-stakes competition and goofy humor, this fast-paced adventure celebrates the power of worki
Ages 8–12
Class Is Not Dismissed!
Gitty Daneshvari
For the child who feels like their fears are too big to handle, even after they've tried to be brave. A quirky story abo
Ages 8–12
Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution
Marissa Moss
For the child curious about how life began on Earth and navigating the 'evolution' of their own changing family dynamics
Ages 7–11
Dragons with Drizzles
Gina Kammer
For the child who feels embarrassed by their quirks or struggles with self-control. A magical story about a young dragon
Ages 6–9
Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child with a big dream who feels like an outsider, this story celebrates the courage to chase your passion even
Ages 4–8
Jerome and the Witchcraft Kids
Eileen Christelow
For the child who needs a laugh while learning that being in charge is harder than it looks. A chaotic Halloween babysit
Ages 4–8
Dinosaur Pox
Jeremy Strong
For the child feeling awkward in their own skin, this zany adventure turns growing pains into a literal dinosaur transfo
Ages 7–9
Illustrated Animal Stories
Lesley Sims, Conrad Mason
For the child curious about why things are the way they are, this treasury of classic tales offers timeless wisdom on ki
Ages 5–9
Mr. Murphy's Marvelous Invention
Eileen Christelow
For the child who loves to tinker but finds things don't always go as planned, this humorous tale celebrates the messy,
Ages 4–8
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Harry Allard
For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a reminder that with a little discipline and teamwork, even the most di
Ages 4–8
Tripping Over the Lunch Lady
Nancy E. Mercado
For the child who feels like a magnet for awkward moments, these hilarious stories show that even the most embarrassing
Ages 8–12
Lost in the Blinded Blizzard
John R. Erickson
For the child who loves to laugh while facing life's little storms, this silly ranch adventure celebrates bravery and pe
Ages 8–12
Aldo Peanut Butter
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child who is ready for the fun (and hard work) of a first pet, this story explores the reality of being responsi
Ages 7–10
The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star
Jill Murphy
For the child who feels like they are always making mistakes despite their best efforts and needs to know that being you
Ages 7–10
Bo Rabbit Smart for True Tall Tales from the Gullah
Priscilla Joaquith
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big kids,' these classic trickster tales celebrate how wit and cleverness can o
Ages 8–12
The Cat and the King
Nick Sharratt
For children navigating big changes or learning new responsibilities. This gentle tale shows how humor and a loyal frien
Ages 5–8
Charles Darwin
Kathleen Krull
For the curious child who wonders how the natural world works and feels nervous about sharing big ideas that might go ag
Ages 8–12
The Genie
Mary Hooper
For the child who struggles with reading confidence but loves big adventures and silly surprises.
Ages 8–12
Going Overboard!
Nancy Krulik
For the child who loves imagining what it's like to be someone else, this silly vacation adventure explores rolling with
Ages 7–10
Card Tricks
Lisa Miles
For the child who wants to be the life of the party or find a new way to connect with friends through the impressive art
Ages 7–12
Sock Monkey in the Spotlight
Cece Bell
For the child who loves the spotlight but gets butterflies when things go wrong, this funny story turns performance pres
Ages 6–9
Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
For the child who loves action movies or wrestling and needs to see how hard work and bouncing back from failure can lea
Ages 8–12
The Almost Awful Play
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child who feels like their energy or clumsiness always causes trouble, this story shows how quick thinking can t
Ages 6–9
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